Thread: Clauss restore and shave set

Today we have a beautiful Clauss 5/8 spike point. Swirly fancy sales and nickel overlays. All original. Original box as well.
i have had some trouble dating this one. Marked as Clauss, Fremont, Ohio. The tang has a model number of "4502" stamped on it, and one source suggested this means Case actually made the blade for Clauss Shear Works. i cannot confirm or dispute that, so any help on information there would be gratefully appreciated.
Such a great razor needs to be used, so it went into one of my usual sets..
Strops i made from Merbau with CrOx pasted balsa on one side and leather, sanded down to 2K and treated with neatsfoot oil for a light draw, on the other.
Newly assembled Silver Tip badger hair shave brush with ivory coloured acrylic handle and drip stand- parts from TGN.
Honing progression was on the Naniwa SS; 1K, 5K, 10K, 12K then CrOx on balsa followed by leather.
A joy to shave with.
Pictures, as all of them are lately, were taken by my wonderful daughter Mae. She has a far better eye for photography than i do.
Regards,
Adam.

I'm always on the lookout for a decent Clauss. Considering the edges that they take, I find the underrated. This one is quite the spcimine. Very nice.

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.

Thanks for sharing. Very nice restore and a good addition to your collection!!
Ray

Fantastic work on all.

It seems both you and your daughter know your trades! And I like the idea of not just restoring a razor, but making a shave set. I might have a go at that myself.